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2-Hydroxyphenethylamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
2-Hydroxyphenethylamine
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.100.291.410
D02.092.063.291.410
D02.092.211.215.581
D02.092.471.683.545
Unique ID
D015078
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015078
Scope Note
Simple amine found in the brain. It may be modulator of sympathetic functions. Its derivatives are adrenergic agonists and antagonists. It is also used in chemical industry.
Entry Term(s)
2-Phenylethanolamine
Bisnorephedrine
beta-Hydroxyphenethylamine
beta-Phenylethanolamine
Registry Numbers
7568-93-6
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzenemethanol, alpha-(aminomethyl)-
Previous Indexing
Amino Alcohols (1966-1972)
Ethanolamines (1973-1977)
Phenethylamines (1966-1973)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1978-90
History Note
91(78); was see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1978-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2000/06/22
2-Hydroxyphenethylamine Preferred
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